Signification
Informal, playful way to say okay.
Contexte culturel
Estonians use 'Oki' to break their reputation for being cold. It's a 'warm' word in a 'cool' culture. In the tech-heavy 'Silicon Valley of Europe', 'Oki' is often used in Slack channels to keep the startup vibe relaxed. Teenagers often use 'Oki' with a specific 'rolling eyes' intonation if they are being sarcastic, though this is rare in text. Since Finnish and Estonian are closely related, you'll find 'Oki' used similarly in Finland, though 'Okei' is more dominant there.
The 'I' Factor
Adding '-i' to words is a common way to make them informal in Estonian. Try it with 'Kalli' (hug) too!
Not for Bosses
Keep 'Oki' for your friends. Using it with a superior might make you look unprofessional.
Signification
Informal, playful way to say okay.
The 'I' Factor
Adding '-i' to words is a common way to make them informal in Estonian. Try it with 'Kalli' (hug) too!
Not for Bosses
Keep 'Oki' for your friends. Using it with a superior might make you look unprofessional.
Double it up
If you want to show you're really on board, say 'Oki-oki!'
Teste-toi
Which response is most appropriate for a text from a close friend asking to meet?
Sõber: 'Lähme täna kinno?'
'Oki' is the perfect informal response for a friend's invitation.
Complete the playful version of 'Oki'.
Oki-____, ma hakkan tulema!
'Oki-toki' is the standard playful rhyming variation in Estonian.
Match the phrase to the correct setting.
Where should you use 'Oki'?
'Oki' is slang and only suitable for informal, personal relationships.
Complete the dialogue between two roommates.
A: 'Kas sa saaksid piima osta?' B: '____, ma käin poest läbi.'
'Oki' confirms the request in a friendly way.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Estonian Ways to Say OK
Formal
- • Hästi
- • Sain aru
- • Nõus
Neutral
- • Okei
- • Selge
- • Sobib
Slang
- • Oki
- • Oks
- • Oki-toki
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSõber: 'Lähme täna kinno?'
'Oki' is the perfect informal response for a friend's invitation.
Oki-____, ma hakkan tulema!
'Oki-toki' is the standard playful rhyming variation in Estonian.
Where should you use 'Oki'?
'Oki' is slang and only suitable for informal, personal relationships.
A: 'Kas sa saaksid piima osta?' B: '____, ma käin poest läbi.'
'Oki' confirms the request in a friendly way.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is a real slang word. You won't find it in a formal dictionary, but you'll hear it on every street corner in Tallinn.
Probably not, unless you have a very close and informal relationship with them. Stick to 'Okei' or 'Hästi'.
No, it is a particle and does not change for number or case.
It is used by everyone, but it is slightly more common among women and younger generations due to its 'cute' diminutive nature.
'Okei' is neutral; 'Oki' is playful and informal.
Absolutely not. Never use it in a formal essay or a business report.
It's a short 'i' like in 'bit', not a long 'ee' like in 'beet'.
Yes, it's very common, especially when someone is being extra helpful or cheerful.
Only if they are around your age and the setting is very casual (like a bar or a skatepark).
Yes, it is used to agree or confirm.
Expressions liées
Okei
synonymThe standard 'okay'.
Oki-toki
specialized formOkey-dokey.
Oks
slangShort for okay.
Hästi
similarWell / Good.
Sobib
similarIt fits / It works.
Davai
contrastLet's go / Come on.
